How Do I Change a Shared Mailbox to Resource?

A shared mailbox is not typically associated with a single user. It is shared among multiple users registered on your Exchange server. A resource mailbox, on the other hand, is used for scheduling resources within your company. Resource mailboxes are often used to assign meeting locations and reserve equipment. You may want to convert a shared mailbox to a resource mailbox if you move your resource mailbox from Microsoft Exchange Server 2003/2000 to Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. Note that you will need administrative rights to perform this task.

Instructions

1. Log in to a server computer with administrative privileges.

2. Click "Start" and select "All Programs." Click the folder labeled "Microsoft Exchange Server 2007."

3. Click to launch "Exchange Management Shell."

4. Type the following command without quotes, and press "Enter" to initiate the conversion process:

   "Set-Mailbox ConfRoom1 -Type Room"

   Replace "type" with the type of resource mailbox to which you wish to convert. You can choose one of the following options: "Regular," "Room," "Equipment" or "Shared."

5. Close Exchange Management Shell.

References

• Microsoft: How to Convert a Mailbox
• Microsoft: Understanding Recipients
• Microsoft: Using the Exchange Management Shell